Burton Point-to-point horse racing in Lincoln re-scheduled
An afternoon of steeplechase horse racing in Lincoln that was cancelled due to snow has been re-arranged.
The Burton Point-to-point was due to take place on January 27 but will now run on February 10 and all original passes are still valid.
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Local amateur jockeys and entrants from further afield will travel to the event at the Lincolnshire Showground to take on the mile-long course.
Riders complete three laps of the course with up to 18 horses lining up along side each other per race.
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The event was first held on the course in 2009 and has since become a popular date in the point-to-point racing calendar, which features around 200 meetings in the UK between November and June.
Burton Point-to-point Secretary, Gill Park said: "The event is just like a normal horse race meeting, you can bet, there is hot food and drink, a licensed bar and some well known amateur jockeys.
"It is very much a family event and a good spectator sport. You can go right up to the rails close to the jump which you can't do on a national hunt course.
"Watching riders and horses hurtle over the fences is very exciting."
Race cards are supplied with live commentary for each race and a big screen to see the action all the way around the course.
Prizes which are sponsored by local businesses range from £150 to £200 for race winners.
No booking is required for spectators and entry costs £5 per car and £5 per person with children under 12 free. Entrance is cash only.
The event opens from 11am with the last race at 3:30pm with entry via gate six at the Lincolnshire Showground.
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